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MRK Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

MRK has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 2.2 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.79%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.20
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.26%
Dividend Rating 62.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.64%
Payout Ratio 26.6%
Payouts last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 89.44%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -11%
Total Return 5y: -8.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 449 M 9.72% 11.3%
NBY 781 M 12.9% 0.14%
PFE 142,313 M 8.60% 7.45%
PRGO 1,892 M 8.32% 3.11%
SAN 116,123 M 4.72% 6.05%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ZTS 56,023 M 20.0% 100%
LLY 966,156 M 15.2% 96.1%
MRK 62,611 M 16.3% 90.0%
BMY 111,234 M 14.0% 90.3%
SIGA 449 M 15.5% 98.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MRK Dividends with its Peer-Group

SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 9.72% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.72% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 2.48% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 2.88% Yield
IPN
Ipsen
 1.18% Yield
SNY
Sanofi
 4.54% Yield

MRK Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (EUR) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-28 2025-04-30 Interim 2.2 0% 1.84%
2024-04-29 2024-05-02 Final 2.2 0% 1.47%
2023-05-02 2023-05-04 Final 2.2 18.9% 1.38%
2022-04-25 2022-04-27 Final 1.85 32.1% 1.07%
2021-04-26 2021-04-28 Final 1.4 7.7% 0.98%
2020-05-29 2020-06-03 Final 1.3 0% N/A
2020-04-27 1.3 4% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-05-02 Final 1.25 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-03 Final 1.25 4.2% N/A
2017-05-02 2017-05-04 Final 1.2 14.3% N/A
2016-05-02 2016-05-02 Final 1.05 5% N/A
2015-04-20 2015-04-20 Final 1 -47.4% N/A
2014-05-12 2014-05-15 Final 1.9 11.8% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-08 Final 1.7 13.3% N/A
2012-04-23 1.5 20% N/A
2011-04-11 1.25 25% N/A
2010-04-12 1 -33.3% N/A
2009-04-04 1.5 25% N/A
2008-03-31 1.2 33.3% N/A
2007-04-30 0.9 5.9% N/A
2006-07-03 0.85 6.2% N/A
2005-04-01 0.8 0% N/A
2004-03-29 0.8 -20% N/A
2003-03-31 1 5.3% N/A
2002-03-25 0.95 115.9% N/A
2001-04-06 0.44 -48.2% N/A
2000-05-12 0.85 8.8% N/A
1999-06-25 0.7813 59.7% N/A
1998-06-26 0.4891 -23.5% N/A
1997-06-20 0.6391 818.4% N/A
1996-06-21 0.0696 0% N/A

MRK Dividend FAQ

Merck KGaA (XETRA: MRK) is a diversified science-and-technology group organized into three core segments: Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. The Life Science division supplies reagents, consumables, instruments, and contract services to academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical customers; the Healthcare arm develops and markets prescription drugs and related devices across oncology, neurology, immunology, fertility, cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine indications; the Electronics segment provides specialty materials and metrology equipment for semiconductor and display manufacturing.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?

As of January 2026, MRK`s dividend yield is 1.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 EUR by the current share price of 122.60.

Does MRK pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, MRK paid a dividend of 2.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-28 and the payout was 2.2 EUR.

How often does MRK pay dividends?

MRK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, MRK has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-04-28.

MRK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MRK for the next 4 payments are between 2.051 (-6.8%) and 2.197 (-0.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MRK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.2 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-04-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRK?

MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.3% per year.
Strong growth: MRK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRK?

MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.64%. If you bought MRK's shares at 134.41 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.64% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?

MRK Payout Consistency is 90.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Merck KGaA has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MRK have a good Dividend Yield?

MRK`s 1.79% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 26.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRK?

MRK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRK`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Merck KGaA`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.11% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 81.6%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Merck KGaA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-06-30 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 434,800,000
2010 434,800,000
2011 434,800,000
2012 434,800,000
2013 435,384,600 +0.13%
2014 434,777,900 -0.14%
2015 433,333,300 -0.33%
2016 435,238,100 +0.44%
2017 435,810,800 +0.13%
2018 435,897,400 +0.02%
2019 434,177,200 -0.39%
2020 435,135,100 +0.22%
2021 434,857,100 -0.06%
2022 434,777,900 -0.02%
2023 434,777,900
2024 434,777,900
2025 435,748,800 +0.22%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-28 02:16